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Douglas Sweets
Shortbread with a Vermont connection
Douglas Sweets brings shortbread cookies to our general store. Shortbread makes a welcome companion to tea or coffee and an easy treat to share.
Shelburne, Vermont
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The maker connection
Shortbread with a Vermont connection
Douglas Sweets makes Scottish-style shortbread in Shelburne, Vermont. Its origin story centers on Debra Townsend and her daughter Hannah.
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A place in the general store
Shortbread belongs beside a warm drink, on a dessert plate or in a small gift assortment. Choose a familiar flavor or explore a different variety for someone who enjoys cookies. Pair the selection with coffee or tea, and check each listing for package size, ingredients and availability.
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Shortbread makes a welcome companion to tea or coffee and an easy treat to share. We choose products that give an everyday pleasure a story worth sharing. Browse the current collection to find the details, options and availability of each item.
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